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Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, UHMW) is a subset of the thermoplastic polyethylene. Also known as high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), it has extremely long chains, with a molecular mass usually between 3.5 and 7.5 million amu.
Feb 4, 2020 · Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is used in biomedical applications due to its high wear-resistance, ductility, and biocompatibility. A great deal of research in recent decades has focused on further improving its mechanical and tribological performances in order to provide durable implants in patients.
- Muzamil Hussain, Rizwan Ali Naqvi, Naseem Abbas, Shahzad Masood Khan, Saad Nawaz, Arif Hussain, Nida...
- 10.3390/polym12020323
- 2020
- Polymers (Basel). 2020 Feb; 12(2): 323.
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IPX 2000 Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (IPX 2000, IPX UHMW, IPX UHMW-PE, IPX-UHMW-PE) is an engineered polyethylene compound developed to maintain many traits of UHMW, while increasing abrasion resistance, UV stability and decreasing friction and thermal expansion.
Oct 1, 2020 · This review provides a comprehensive source of information and understanding of the multifaceted aspects of UHMWPE with specific reference to chemistry, catalysis, processes for manufacturing, and an analysis of catalyst structure-polymer property relationships.
- Ketan Patel, Ketan Patel, Samir H. Chikkali, Samir H. Chikkali, Swaminathan Sivaram, Swaminathan Siv...
- 2020
May 10, 2024 · Li Chen, Ye-Shun Zhong, Chao-Wei Xing, Yi-Guo Li & Zong-Bao Wang. 29 Accesses. Explore all metrics. Abstract. Shish crystals are crucial to achieving high performance low-dimensional ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) products. Typically, high stretch and shear flow fields are necessary for the formation of shish crystals.
Dec 12, 2017 · Owing to a number of unique properties including wear resistance, resistance to stress cracking, notched impact strength, and ultralow embrittlement temperature, ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), an intractable linear polyethylene resin with a molecular weight greater than 1 million g/mol , has been recognized as a key ...
Feb 4, 2020 · Hussain M, Naqvi RA, Abbas N, Khan SM, Nawaz S, Hussain A, Zahra N, Khalid MW. Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight-Polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a Promising Polymer Material for Biomedical Applications: A Concise Review. Polymers. 2020; 12(2):323. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12020323 Chicago/Turabian Style